Business Details
24 Years
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Comprehensive Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center
Casa Palmera is a nationally recognized subacute residential treatment center specializing in comprehensive recovery for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and trauma. Founded on principles of holistic healing, we integrate evidence-based clinical practices with mind-body therapies to address physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists delivers personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. With locations in Del Mar and Los Angeles, California, we offer detoxification, residential care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Our approach emphasizes long-term recovery through trauma-informed care, nutritional support, and lifestyle education.Accredited by The Joint Commission, we maintain rigorous standards for medical safety and therapeutic effectiveness. Over two decades of experience have established our reputation for compassionate, individualized care in serene environments. We prioritize family involvement and provide robust aftercare support to sustain recovery beyond initial treatment. Our facilities combine luxury amenities with clinical excellence to create optimal conditions for healing. Casa Palmera remains committed to innovation through programs like Discovery 365, offering year-long virtual support for lasting sobriety.
Services
Drug Addiction Treatment
Alcohol Rehab
Dual Diagnosis
Trauma Therapy
Partial Hospitalization Program
Intensive Outpatient Program
Veterans Services
Cocaine Addiction Treatment
Fentanyl Addiction Recovery
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Holistic approach combining evidence-based and mind-body therapies
- Dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
- 20+ years of specialized addiction recovery experience
- Low staff-to-patient ratios in serene coastal environments
- Continuum of care from detox to aftercare support
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
What people say
Life-changing experience
Compassionate staff
Effective dual diagnosis treatment
Serene healing environment
Hopeful recovery outcomes
Services
Drug Addiction Treatment
Our comprehensive drug addiction treatment combines medical detoxification with evidence-based therapies to address physical dependence and psychological factors. Patients receive personalized care plans incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, group counseling, and holistic modalities. The program emphasizes long-term recovery through trauma-informed approaches and aftercare planning.
Dual Diagnosis Program
This specialized program treats simultaneous substance use disorders and mental health conditions like depression or PTSD. Integrated care plans combine psychiatric treatment with addiction recovery strategies. Our multidisciplinary team addresses both conditions concurrently for more effective, lasting outcomes.
Partial Hospitalization Program
PHP offers structured, intensive treatment five days weekly while allowing patients to reside at home. The program includes medical monitoring, individual therapy, group sessions, and skill-building activities. It provides a transition between residential care and independent recovery maintenance.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma-focused therapies address underlying psychological wounds contributing to addiction. Evidence-based approaches like EMDR and cognitive processing therapy help patients reprocess traumatic experiences. The program incorporates mindfulness techniques to manage stress responses and prevent relapse.
Intensive Outpatient Program
IOP provides flexible evening treatment three days weekly for patients transitioning from higher care levels. The program maintains therapeutic continuity through group therapy, relapse prevention education, and family involvement while accommodating work or school commitments.
People
Phyllis Meagher
Regional CEO
Regional CEO with extensive behavioral health leadership experience overseeing Casa Palmera's operations and strategic direction.
Matthew Ruble
Chief Medical Officer
Board-certified psychiatrist leading medical operations with expertise in addiction medicine and mental health treatment.
Scott Barrett
Clinical Director
Licensed therapist managing clinical programming with over 15 years of experience in substance abuse treatment.
Jess Thill
Director of Nursing
Registered nurse overseeing clinical care delivery with specialization in addiction recovery nursing management.
Carlos Barajas
Environmental Services Manager
Operations specialist maintaining facility standards to support Casa Palmera's therapeutic environment and patient comfort.
Questions
What treatment programs does Casa Palmera offer?
We provide detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and continuing care programs for substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
Do you treat co-occurring mental health disorders?
Yes, our dual diagnosis program simultaneously addresses substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Is Casa Palmera accredited?
We maintain accreditation from The Joint Commission, reflecting our commitment to high-quality, safe healthcare standards.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We work with most major health insurance providers and offer verification services to help maximize your treatment benefits.
Are family programs available?
Yes, we offer family education and support programs to help loved ones understand addiction and support recovery.
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Reviews (6)
Daniel O'Meara
Jan 02, 2022
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Theyll kick u out for making one mistake even tho your in there for making mistakes. They act like theyll help you with the next step but they give you a week worth of meds and say good luck. Still prolly the best place around but just make sure u somehow have ur inner Jesus Christ channeled before u get in here or theyll just kick u out
Kaity Steinhart
Nov 04, 2021
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If you are suffering from exclusively mental illness, this facility is not for you. They try to make you fit their mold of being a recovering addict because apparently thats all they can help you with. I have no addictions of any kind, and they wanted me to go into the rehab/detox path. They dont care about you as a person. They make you feel like a failure. They dont even care to spell your name right on your basic generic water bottle they give you upon check in. The staff doesnt communicate with one other. They made me do multiple urine tests because they kept claiming I never did
Mari Medina
Oct 31, 2021
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Im going to keep it short Casa Palmera, with their amazing staff, saved my life. They have given me a second chance I absolutely recommend them to everyone suffering from the awful disease of addiction. My family and I will forever be grateful to them.
Patti Martin
Oct 24, 2021
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I want to thank EVERYONE at Casa for providing absolute care in mental wellness for my daughter. Your guidance and support has catapulted her onto a positive, self-confident, and spiritual being. Once lost and hopeless she is now full of love and has a future full of possibilities in making her goals and dreams come true! TY! TY! THANK YOU!
Logan
Jan 13, 2021
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I loved Casa Palmera. I would recommend it to anybody. The staff was amazing and their treatment model was very effective. Ive been to multiple treatment centers around the USA and this is by far my favorite experience. They accepted me on a scholarship after I overdosed twice in 3 weeks on fentanyl. The discharge team Marina and Jessie were awesome in helping me secure a sober house to move into following their program so I could relocate out to California and I am working and thriving out here and loving my sobriety. The food was gourmet, the rooms were very comfortable as well. One of these
Tiffany Villarreal
Jul 15, 2020
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I can't speak highly enough about Casa Palmera. I left residential treatment the end of October, and I am currently halfway done with their outpatient program. When I first got to Casa I was hopeless and scared, after struggling with anxiety and alcohol abuse for most of my adult life. Verity, one of the nurses was the first to speak with me once I came in. She was so genuinely kind and helped me feel at ease right away. The entire nursing staff there was so amazing. They all work so hard and deal with a lot of (sometimes extremely rude and entitled) patients and yet still have nothing but positive
